[Added 11-7-2005 by Ord. No. 1190]
Fees for admission to and use of the Catasauqua
Municipal Swimming Pool shall be as set from time to time by resolution
of Borough Council.
[Amended 7-6-1999 by Res. No. 14-99; 5-1-2000
by Res. No. 5-00]
The following rules and regulations for patrons
and users of the Catasauqua Municipal Swimming Pool shall take effect
immediately:
A. No refunds or rainchecks will be issued if the pool
closes before the scheduled time or if a patron is asked to leave
the facility.
B. Absolutely no diving anywhere in the pool.
C. No running or pushing on the deck.
D. No jumping from the peninsula.
E. Lap swimmers only in the lap area.
F. Appropriate bathing attire required in all areas of
the pool.
G. No regular diapers are permitted in the pool. Appropriate
protection, such as "Little Swimmers," must be worn. The pool must
be emptied after "accidents" to clean and ensure sanitary swimming
conditions as determined by the pool manager, often one hour or longer.
Repeat offenders will be asked to leave.
H. Only U.S. Coast Guard approved flotation devices are
allowed.
I. Appropriate behavior is required in all areas of the
pool.
K. Sponge or air-filled beach balls are allowed between
the two divider ropes, and only if their use is not disruptive to
other bathers' enjoyment of the pool.
L. All children under seven must be accompanied by an
adult or properly supervised at all times when in or around the pool.
M. No hanging on the divider ropes.
P. If the air temperature is 69° or lower at 5:00
p.m., or if at 6:00 p.m. the lack of attendance warrants, the pool
may be closed at the manager's discretion.
Q. Food- and drink-related rules. No food or drinks may
be brought into the pool area. The Borough and the pool staff reserve
the right to open and inspect tote bags and other carry-in containers
to ensure compliance.
(1) No alcoholic beverages are allowed inside the pool
perimeter fence.
(2) No glass is allowed inside the pool perimeter fence.
(3) No eating, drinking or smoking in the pool or on the
deck.
(4) All food should be eaten in the enclosed snack area.
R. Slide rules.
(1) One at a time down the slide.
(2) Feet first, face up only.
(3) Exit the water immediately after using the slide,
no waiting for others.
(4) One person per step in line for the slide. The slide
line should form down the steps, single file, and curve around behind
the slide.
(5) All users must be at least 36 inches tall to ride
the slide.
Violations of the rules and regulations in §
195-14 shall be cause for the violator to be prohibited from swimming or otherwise enjoying the use of the swimming pool and grounds for a length of time as deemed appropriate by the pool manager, head lifeguard or other authorized lifeguard.
[Amended 4-1-2013 by Ord. No. 1288; 7-18-2016 by Ord. No. 1334]
A. The Mayor and Police Department, the Code Enforcement Officers of
the Borough, the Public Works Department Park and Playground Operator,
Swimming Pool Manager and lifeguards, and any other law enforcement
officer are empowered to enforce this article.
B. Violation of these rules shall constitute an offenders. Offenders
shall be subject to a civil penalty not exceeding $600 per violation,
as well as total costs and damages to all property and facilities.
Each day the violation continues shall be a separate violation. Any
persons found guilty of violating this article shall be assessed court
costs and reasonable attorney fees incurred by the Borough in the
enforcement proceedings.